Mid-Roast Chicken with Honey-Mustard Glaze
Juicy roasted chicken thighs coated with a balanced honey and Dijon mustard glaze, delivering sweet and tangy flavors with a caramelized finish. This Middle Eastern recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs bone-in chicken thighs, olive oil, honey for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 6 pieces bone-in chicken thighs
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp honey, 2 tbsp Dijon mustard, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper until smooth.
- Step 2: Place 6 bone-in chicken thighs on a rimmed baking sheet lined with foil. Brush the honey-mustard glaze generously over each piece, coating both sides.
- Step 3: Roast in the oven for 35-40 minutes, basting with remaining glaze halfway through, until the chicken skin is golden and juices run clear when pierced.
- Step 4: Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow juices to redistribute.
